Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications in Alaska
MS-DRG 480: Hip and femur procedures except major joint with mcc
$181,070typical hospital bill
$37,076typical amount paid
$29,718–$40,471range paid across 3 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $181,070 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 31 | $181,070 | $29,718 | |
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 16 | $236,126 | $37,076 | |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | Anchorage | 25 | $126,266 | $40,471 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.